Excalibur

«INSAS modernizzato»
Assault rifleIndia2015In service

INSAS evolution with telescopic stock, quad-rail handguard and improved reliability.

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ID — EXCALIBUR
Designation

Excalibur

AWEIL / OFB Tiruchirappalli
Caliber
5.56×45 mm NATO

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Identity

Designation
Excalibur
Alias
INSAS modernizzato
Manufacturer
AWEIL / OFB Tiruchirappalli
Country
India
Year
2015
Category
Assault rifle
Status
In service

Ballistics

Caliber
5.56×45 mm NATO
Muzzle velocity
900 m/s
Rate of fire
~600 rpm
Effective range
400 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
400 mm
Overall length
870 / 950 mm
Empty weight
3.8 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Gas-operated, long-stroke piston
Bolt / action
Rotating bolt

Feed

System
STANAG magazine
Standard capacity
30 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-autoAuto

Historical profile

Unveiled in 2015 as an incremental upgrade of the INSAS while awaiting the new standard rifle. It keeps the 5.56×45 calibre but adds Picatinny rails and an adjustable M4 stock.

Intended for the paramilitary forces (CRPF, BSF) and second-line Army battalions.

Main users

India

Key components

  • ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
  • ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
  • ●Grip — Primary grip.
  • ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
  • ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.

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